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Thursday 23 May 2019 ISSUE 158
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CITY MEETS COUNTRY
CHORAL WEEKEND F orty-seven of the Macquarie Singers from Sydney’s northwest will converge on Young on the weekend of the 25th and 26th of May to join with the Hilltops Choir and members of the Cowra Vocal Ensemble for a unique singing experience. Saturday will see a series of workshops for the singers under the direction of two talented and experienced musical directors - Dr Sarah PenickaSmith (Macquarie Singers) and Rodney Clancy (Hilltops Choir). The evening will then be a time to relax with dinner, socialising and an ‘open mike’ session completing a busy day. Sunday’s activities will include a morn-
IMAGE: Macquarie Singers in concert.
ing rehearsal in preparation for a public concert at 2.00 pm in the Young Services Club Auditorium. This concert will showcase a broad range of repertoire from the two choirs. The finale will feature the 90-strong group of singers presenting their three workshopped songs. Concert tickets will only be sold at the door. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 concession. Thanks go to the Young Services Club for catering and providing the rehearsal space and concert venue for the weekend. The Macquarie Singers and their partners, over 60 in the group, have deliberately opted for motel accommodation rather than billeting to help the local
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economy in a time when many country towns in NSW are suffering from drought conditions. The local Hilltops Choir, like the Macquarie Singers, is a non-auditioned community choir. Members meet on Monday evenings at the Young Uniting Church Hall for rehearsal from 7.30-9.30 pm. New members are always welcome. For enquiries, contact Tracey on 0418 672 622.
HILLTOPS COUNCIL
2019 Hilltops Council Ordinary Meeting Dates and Times Ordinary Council Meetings will take place, on every fourth Wednesday of the month, with the exception of December which is the third Wednesday of the month, commencing at 5.30pm, unless otherwise advertised Scheduled Meeting Place and Dates 2019 26th June, 2019 Harden Chambers, 3 East St, Harden 24th July, 2019 Young Chambers, 189 Boorowa St, Young 28th August, 2019 Boorowa Chambers, 6-8 Market St, Boorowa 25th September, 2019 Harden Chambers, 3 East St, Harden Information can also be found on Hilltops Council Website at: www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au RFT453 of 2019
HIRE OF PLANT & EQUIPMENT Council is seeking to establish a panel of suitably capable and qualified suppliers for the procurement of plant and equipment hire (including trucks) at various locations within the Hilltops local government area on an as needed basis. Interested parties are required to register via the E-tendering Portal http://www.tenderlink.com/hilltops to download documents. If you experience difficulties accessing the above website please call the Tenderlink helpdesk on 1800 233 533. Contact: Jack Garside, enquiries to be directed through the Tenderlink Forum Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday 21st June 2019. RFT 475 of 2019
BLACKGUARD GULLY UPGRADE Hilltops Council is seeking a contractor for Stage 1 design and construction of a major upgrade at the Blackguard Gully site in Young NSW. Proposed works include new parking facilities, establishment of pathways, and landscaping. There is a mandatory site inspection on Thursday, 23 May 2019 at 11am. Interested parties are required to register via the E-tendering Portal http://www.tenderlink.com/hilltops to download documents. If you experience difficulties accessing the above website please call the Tenderlink helpdesk on 1800 233 533. Contact: Mark Crisp, enquiries to be directed through the Tenderlink Forum. Closing date: 12 noon (AEST), Thursday 6 June 2019. CONTACT HILLTOPS
We have a new contact number for all Hilltops Council Offices (Boorowa, Harden & Young) 1300HILLTOPS / 1300 445 586 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
This is to advise that Council is in receipt of the following Development Application No. 2019/DA-00047. NAME OF APPLICANT: Wade Anthony, CPC Land Development Consultants PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 894 DP 754611 62 Briggs St YOUNG PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Change of Use secondary dwelling to dwelling house (dual occupancy) The proposed development is not a designated development, and Hilltops Council is the consent authority for this application. The development application referred to in this notice and the documents accompanying the application, may be inspected at Hilltops Council offices, Town Hall, Boorowa Street, Young, Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., until Thursday 30 May 2019. Any person may make a written submission to Council about the development application during this period. If a submission is made by way of objection, the grounds of objection must be specified in the submission. Submissions on the proposal must be lodged in writing with Council prior to the close of business on Friday 31 May 2019, in the following manner: · By email: submissions@hilltops.nsw.gov.au · By post: Locked Bag No. 5, Young, NSW, 2594 · I n person: Hilltops Council (Young Office), Town Hall, Boorowa Street, Young
PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT 1979 DEVELOPMENT CONSENTS ISSUED In accordance with the provisions of section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, and section 124 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000, notification is given that the developments, modifications and Complying Development Certificates mentioned below have recently been granted consent/issued. 2019/DA-00045 - Lot 7 DP 805774, 30 Campbell St, Koorawatha - Dwelling (new) - Use of Property for Installation of Manufactured Home The development consents and Complying Development Certificates are available for public inspection, during ordinary office hours, at the local Council office. Further details relating to the decision, date of the decision, reasons for the decision and how community views were taken into consideration in making the decision for the development consents, will be available on Council’s website at the end of each month. IMPOUNDING OF SHEEP Hilltops Council advise that they have received 125 impounded cross bred sheep found on Vine Lodge Road, Mt Collins. For enquiries please contact Hilltops Council on 1300 445 586 PESTICIDE & HERBICIDE USE NOTIFICATION Planned pesticide and herbicide use by Council works crews until week ending Thursday 30 May 2019 will include the use of Round Up, Wipeout 450, Glyphosate 450, Brush Off, Starane, Amitrol, Weedmaster, Dicamba, Grazon, Basta, Primo, MCPA, Ken-Met, Taskforce, Para-Trooper, Spraytop, Devour, Verdict, Pyrethrum, Broadstrike and Fusilade; Confidor for aphids and Access for wild fruit tree control; various wetters to enhance the effectiveness of chemicals on: All roads in Hilltops Council - Young, Boorowa and Harden areas. Shire parks, ovals, laneways and some town areas. All villages, rest areas, rural tips and reserves. Rural and regional road shoulders. Naturalure Fruit Fly Bait will be used in the above areas to target the control of fruit fly. In accordance with Hilltops Pesticide Notification Plan, signs and flashing lights will be provided on vehicles applying pesticides, signs placed to inform the public where required and escort warning vehicles will be used for the 2018-2019 road shoulder program. Drivers should exercise extreme caution when passing these vehicles. In accordance with Council’s Pesticide Use Notification Plan, signs will be provided on the vehicle applying the pesticide and signs will remain on-site to inform the public for 24 hours after spraying. The planned pesticide use is subject to change due to Council resources and weather conditions. PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586. COUNCIL SEEKS COMMUNITY COMMENT ON THE FOLLOWING POLICY: ·D RAFT TRANSFER OF CROWN ROAD RESERVES TO COUNCIL OWNERSHIP POLICY Council has approved for public consultation the following: ·D RAFT TRANSFER OF CROWN ROAD RESERVES TO COUNCIL OWNERSHIP POLICY Council invites the community to submit any comments or feedback for Council consideration by no later than Thursday, 30th May, 2019 at 12 noon. Please address all correspondence to The General Manager, and forward to; Hilltops Council, Locked Bag 5, YOUNG NSW 2594 or mail@hilltops.nsw.gov.au The documents are now available at the Library, Council Offices and on Council’s website www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au POSITION VACANT- CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Attractive Remuneration package with a sought after regional lifestyle. Hilltops Council is seeking an individual with multidisciplinary skills and extensive experience to join its Executive team. To be successful in this role, you will have an advanced understanding of the interrelationships at a strategic level in the fields of Management, Finance and Information Technology. To apply, download the information package on the Hilltops Council website at www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au Please submit your resume and responses to the selection criteria by email to vacancies@hilltops.nsw.gov. au by 5.00pm, Thursday 6 June 2019
PLANNED ROADWORKS FOR FORTNIGHT STARTING THURSDAY 23/05/19 TO THURSDAY 30/05/19
The following planned works are underway in the Hilltops Council area: MAINTENANCE GRADING Western: Milly Milly Lane, Memagong Lane and Ardnaree Road. Eastern: Little Plains Road, Rossi Road, Woolpack Road, Woolpack Lane, Clonalton Road, Tarrents Gap Road and Mount Darling Road. Southern: Benangaroo Road, Bogalara Road and Futter Park Road. Flood maintenance and repairs on Benangaroo Road, Hartfield Road, Huntleigh Road, Wombat Creek Road, Race Creek Road, Colenso Road, Redbridge Road, Araluen Road and Colorado Road. Storm damage repairs to roads which have been affected during recent storm events. GRAVEL RESHEETING Western: Reactive gravel resheeting as required. Eastern: No resheeting activity. Southern: No resheeting activity. SEALED ROAD REPAIRS Western: Hand patching works on various roads. Olympic Highway table drain maintenance. Shoulder maintenance on Olympic Highway. Eastern: Storm damage (shoulder repair and culvert cleaning) on Lachlan Valley Way. Sealed road pothole patching and minor sign replacements. Weed spraying of road shoulders and spot spraying of noxious weeds. Signage repairs and replacements on local and regional roads. Pavement repairs on town streets and local roads. Tree trimming MR56 Lachlan Valley Road. Heavy patching RR248 Rugby Road. Roadside slashing on Lachlan Valley Way, Rye Park Road and Rugby Road. Major sign replacement on Lachlan Valley Way. Southern: Programmed reseals Minor pavement defect hand patching on various roads. Weed spraying of road shoulders and spot spraying of noxious weeds. Road shoulder vegetation control (slashing) – weather permitting. Signage repairs and replacements on local and regional roads. Storm damage works including drainage and pavement repairs to urban and rural roads. CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Western: Burrangong Creek Bridge sediment control. Nasmyth Street Lane and Edwards Street Lane kerb, gutter and sealing construction works. Eastern: Boorowa Waste Transfer Station. Southern: Mechanic Institute – capital upgrades to building including gutter replacement, painting, flooring, kitchen, bar area and amenities works. Murrumburrah landfill fencing. School footpath link. North Street linking concrete cycleway – Stage 2. Wombat Hall disabled toilets construction. PARKS AND GARDENS Western: Monitor and review all lines and sprinklers. Routine maintenance of turf on sporting fields and ovals. Linemarking for school sports and athletics carnivals. Linemarking for Winter sports. Routine maintenance and mowing of recreational grounds, sporting ovals and reserves. Check lights and towers and change light bulbs on all ovals and playing fields. Street tree maintenance and pruning. General maintenance of CBD. Eastern: Mowing of cemeteries. Watering of new trees. Spot spraying, weeding and pruning Marsden Street. Street tree pruning – as needed. General maintenance on sporting fields. Streetscape cleaning every morning. Southern: Neill Street garden and streetscape maintenance. Cemetery mowing and general maintenance. Turf maintenance on sporting ovals. Linemarking for schools, Touch Football and Athletics Club. Park maintenance and mowing. Monitor and review all lines and sprinklers for Winter watering program. WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE WORKS: All Areas: Water meter replacement program – ongoing. Routine operations and maintenance – ongoing. Routine water quality testing and monitoring – ongoing. Hydrant maintenance throughout town – ongoing. Water meter reading Speed restrictions will be in place and minor delays may be experienced. The planned works are subject to change due to Council resources and weather conditions. Motorists are advised that Roadwork Speed Limits are enforceable by the NSW Police. Speed should be reduced and caution exercised when travelling through roadwork sites.
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IMAGE: TAFE NSW First Aid teacher Georgie McInerney offers life-saving skills to student Sandra Davis.
IMAGE: Methane digestive system.
BLANTYRE FARMS FINALIST IN NSW ENVIRONMENTAL CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD
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lantyre Farms is one of twelve finalists in the running for the $5000 NSW Environmental Citizen of the Year award. They became finalists after their nomination as Young’s Environmental Citizen of the Year award on Australia Day for their sustainable approach to farming. They were nominated after the farm installed a biogas generator to capture the methane from pig manure. The methane is turned into electricity and removes carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere. Owner Edwina Beveridge said, “The project is win win win, it reduces our emissions, makes renewable power and made economic sense.” “The whole team at Blantyre try really hard to do the best in our own little patch, doing our bit to preserve the environment, whether it is using food waste or making power from pig poo. Recognition for our efforts makes
the challenges, persistence and hard work all the more worthwhile. We are really proud to be recognised in our local community, we are really grateful to the Hilltops Council for providing this opportunity and excited about the possibility of recognition on a bigger stage.” Edwina says the farm has further plans, describing how the prize money would help, “Japanese pig farms use food waste differently to us, we would love to travel there, learn more, expand our minds and bring home new and exciting ideas to help preserve our environment. $5000 would go a long way to facilitate such a study trip.” The winner will be announced on June 5 by the Australia Day Council of NSW.
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Learn about the basic principles of landscape design for your home garden. I will discuss the factors that affect landscape design, learn how to identify the characteristics of your garden, the types of landscape materials and landscape design styles. I will then give you a private tour around the garden I have created and explain the fundamentals of this design. This workshop is suitable for beginners through to experienced gardeners. DETAILS WHEN: Saturday 1st June 2019 from 1pm - 4pm WHERE: Address to be given out at time of booking. (Rural property 15 minutes from Young towards Cowra). We would recommend that you wear sturdy shoes and have wet/cold weather gear just in case. COSTS: Tickets are $65 per person (Tickets include light refreshments). There will also be lucky door prizes. For further information and to buy tickets please contact Glenice on 0417077386 or email: glenice@glenicebuckdesigns.com.au
SHORT COURSE IN FIRST AID TO BE HELD AT YOUNG TAFE
TAFE NSW Young will be holding a short course on first aid on the 31st of May. The Statement of Attainment in Provide First Aid is an 18-hour course that equips participants with skills and knowledge to empower them to take control of an emergency situation. The course gives students the flexibility of doing 8 hours of work online before the day at the Young campus for practice and assessment. The interactive day equips students with skills in basic life support, casualty management, CPR and use of a defibrillator. TAFE NSW Head Teacher of Nursing and First Aid Cheryl Bradshaw said, “First aid is something you hope you never need but you never know when you will need it. It’s an amazing feeling to help save someone’s life and having these skills stops you from feeling helpless when you’re confronted by an emergency.” Ms Bradshaw said a first aid certificate was highly regarded by employers and was a prerequisite for some roles in industries like childcare, education, fitness and leisure, disability care, community services and health. “A mum did the course recently and a few weeks later was at a family gathering and a small child fell into the pool,” said Ms Bradshaw. “She was able to apply what she learned and resuscitate the child and now she’s made her whole family complete the course at TAFE NSW.” To find out more about studying a first aid short course or a course in semester two at TAFE NSW Young, phone 13 16 01 or visit www.tafensw.edu.au
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BOOROWA News..
ROTARY CLUB OF BOOROWA’S
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT TO CELEBRATE UGANDA
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he Rotary Club of Boorowa will once again be holding their annual International Night. The feature country of this year’s International Night will be Uganda. The night will be held on Saturday the 1st of June at the Boorowa Ex Services Club, 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start. Attending the night will be the Ugandan High Commissioner, Her Excellency Professor Joyce Kikafunda and members of her team. They will be giving a talk on Uganda, its people and its culture. The night will celebrate the country with food unique to Uganda, music, a quiz and other interesting events. All monies raised on the night will be going towards the setting up of a scholarship at the
IMAGE: Last year’s International Night featuring Tanzania.
GULU University in Uganda. Tickets are $35 per person. RSVP by the 25th of May to Sharon on 0415 207 541, Stephen on 0437 386 265 or Ian/Owen on 0473 418 667.
ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE
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y choosing to send your child to Boorowa Central School, you can be assured that you have chosen a school with excellent teaching and learning programs supported by dynamic, professional, caring teachers and support staff. The school has a comprehensive range of educational, sporting, cultural and leadership opportunities catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Your children will be encouraged and challenged by dedicated and enthusiastic teachers. The school offers a diverse range of educational programs. In the early years, Learning Language and Literacy, Targeted Early Numeracy and Gifted and Talented Infants programs. In the Secondary School, a broad curriculum is delivered to all students. Senior students have access to the mentoring program. All students have access to the Creative and Performing Arts program and Music programs. Boorowa Central School operates on the one expansive campus. Students have access to well-equipped facilities including modern interactive classrooms, state of the art audio visual technology, gymnasium, Trade Training Centre and specialist
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Jenna St Clair
How long have you lived in the Hilltops region? 7 years. What is your favourite time of year in the Hilltops region and why? Summer. What do you do for work and/or what are you currently studying? Bakers Delight. Name the best part of your job and/or course? The people I work with. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be and why? London. Name one thing that you want to achieve in 2019? Start studying childcare. If you were asked to sing a duet and could pick anyone who would it be? P!nk. What item can you not live without? My phone. What superpower would you choose if you could have any and why? To fly. Do you prefer books, magazines or online print and what do enjoy reading? Online print, I don’t like to read.
Bango Wind Farm NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO THE BANGO WIND FARM COMMUNITY CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE.
IMAGE: Boorowa Central School.
computer labs. The Hospitality Kitchen, Stephanie Alexander Garden and Agricultural plot enable access to learning beyond the classroom. Starting school is an important step in a child’s life. The school implements an extensive transition to Kindergarten and High School Program to facilitate a smooth transition. A series of full preparation days builds students’ confidence and guarantees their understanding of school expectations. The school looks forward to welcoming prospective families for Kindergarten and Year 7, 2020 at the Transition Information Night at 6.00pm, Monday 27 May 2019. Parents looking to enroll their children are encouraged to attend. For all enquiries, please contact 6385 3009.
We are looking for additional people who live locally or are a member of a stakeholder group (community, environment, Aboriginal or industry) to join our existing Bango Wind Farm Community Consultative Committee. Your role as a committee member would be voluntary. SELECTION CRITERIA You will be expected to contribute constructively to committee discussions, attend around four meetings a year (held locally), and communicate information about Bango Wind Farm between the committee and the broader community. FOR MORE INFORMATION go to https://bangowindfarm.com.au/community/ or contact Lisa Andrews (Independent Chairperson) ph: 0401 609 693 e:lisaandrews.ic@gmail.com. Applications must be lodged by Friday 28th June 2019.
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QUESTION of the week
HARDEN News..
What hobby or interest have you always wanted to take up but never had a chance?
Hiking – Ashlea Berridge IMAGE: Margaret Roles, Michael Rhodes and Alan Salmon at last year’s exhibition.
HARDEN MURRUMBURRAH
CAMERA CLUB T
2019 EXHIBITION
he Harden Murrumburrah Camera Club’s 2019 Exhibition is on this weekend at the Old Courthouse in Murrumburrah. The official opening of the exhibition will take place on Friday at 7.30pm. Announcement of the awards and prizes will take place, presented by Hilltops Councillor Margaret Roles. There will also be a light supper. Entry is $5. Photographers will be competing for trophies, awards and cash prizes in ten categories at Open level and four categories across two junior age divisions. Prizes will also be awarded for Champion print and Most Successful Exhibitor in
both the Open and Junior sections. The exhibition will then be open for viewing on Saturday and Sunday between 9.30am and 3.30pm with a $2 entry fee. The Harden Murrumburrah Camera Club meets on the first Thursday of every month except January at the Old Courthouse, Murrumburrah at 7:30pm. Visitors are always welcome to come along. This event is made possible by the generosity of Hilltops Council and a number of local businesses, whose ongoing support is greatly appreciated by the Camera Club. Contact Alan Salmon on 0427 868 508 for all enquiries.
From Hilltops Councillor RITA O’CONNOR
As a Councillor it is often difficult to get an insight into the work staff do. However, this month has been incredibly busy with budget and LEP work and I particularly want to thank and commend the staff for their enormous amount of work done. One of the community groups I have been involved in is the Hilltops Wellbeing Action Group (HWAG). This comprises many local health, education and wellness groups. Some of the issues being focused on include social and affordable housing and encouraging training of the Lifespan Program – QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer). I would like to commend Hilltops Council
for implementing the QPR training across the organisation so that all staff will become trained. After a nomination process to become Workplace Wellness Champions, twenty employees were selected from all aspects of the work environment (indoor/ outdoor staff/different departments) to do training throughout the year, to help support not only other employees, but also the broader Hilltops community. A local drug action team program is being organised by HWAG to improve youth health outcomes and services for sexual health, mental health and drug and alcohol consumption. This program is being funded through the Alcohol and Drug Foundation and will be designed over the next twelve months.
Musical instrument – Rayleigh Piper
Weaving – Laura Fensom
In other parts of the community, the Harden Visitor Information Centre is close to opening. The hardworking Committee has done an excellent job on its completion. The Boorowa Community Garden plantings have commenced, and the gardens are progressing well. The Regional Health Summit organised by Local Government NSW was a well-supported regional initiative. Councillor Roles and I were privileged to attend the ALGWA (Australian Local Government Women’s Association) National Conference in Sydney to celebrate a hundred years of women in government. Hilltops Council is a busy, dynamic workplace and I am pleased to be part of it. Council Rita O’Connor
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WHAT’S On
May – Al Anon Is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who believe their lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Held every Monday from 6.30pm to 8pm at the CWA Rooms, 9 Lovell Street, Young. Contact Patty on 0487 762 126 for more info. May – Wrap With Love Is a group of knitters who knit squares 10 inches by 10 inches and make them into wraps or just to have a chat. Also if you would like to donate 8 ply wool or synthetic would be much appreciated. 10am-12pm every Wednesday at the Services Club in Young. Contact Patty on 0487 762 126 for more info. May 23 – Murrumburrah Writers Group If you’ve a distinctive imagination that’s waiting to be harnessed, then the Murrumburrah Writers’ Group could be the place for you! Within the group, beginners and more advance writers meet in a stimulating, creative environment. Come at 1pm or 6pm to the Murrumburrah Court House, Cnr. Vernon & Albury Sts, Murrumburrah. Cost: members $2, non-members $3. For more information, call Robin on 02 6386 2100. May 23 –Woolworths Young Biggest Morning Tea Woolworths Young will be hosting a Biggest Morning Tea to raise funds to support those impacted by cancer. All money raised goes towards the Cancer Council. $5 for a coffee and a cake/slice. 9am-12.30pm. Woolworths carpark. May 23 – Aladdin Movie Fundraiser Monteagle Public School P & C is holding a fundraising movie night. Food and drinks at 6.00pm, movie starts at 6.30pm. Tickets are $20 adult, $15 children (5-15 yrs), $50 family (2 adults & 2 children, or 1 adult & 3 children, extra child $10). Tickets available from Monteagle Public School, Southern Cross Cinema and M&M music. Ticket includes pre movie food and drink, movie entry and lucky door prize. Southern Cross Cinema, Young. May 24 – Take 5 on Friday – Bede Morrissey Boorowa performer Bede Morrissey is guest performer. Bede has a huge repertoire of old favourites, including some wonderful Irish songs. The concert is run from 12.30pm to 1pm every Friday at Hilltops Library Young Branch. The concert is free and everyone is welcome to attend. May 24 – Harden Murrumburrah Camera Club Competition/Exhibition Official opening. Entry $5 with supper provided. 7.30pm. Courthouse, Murrumburrah. May 25 – Boorowa Rugby Union 50 Year Celebrations 1.30pm Old Boys vs Bowral Blacks. 3.15pm Goldies vs West Wyalong. 7pm Celebrations begin Dress: Coat and tie. Bar facilities available. 18+ event. Tickets on 123tix May 25 Boorowa Gun Club Central Zone Champion of Champions plus Club Handicap Catered event. Full amenities available. 11am. Boorowa Gun Club. May 25 – Boorowa Makers and Growers Community Market You will find food, craft and products grown, made and prepared by local people. The Old Court House grounds in Marsden Street. May 25-26 – Lions Club of Young Annual Quilt Show Variety of quilts on display. Stalls selling fabric, patterns, threads and more. Entry is $5 per person with children under 16 free. 9am to 4pm Saturday and 9am to 3pm Sunday. Young Town Hall. May 25-26 – Harden Murrumburrah Camera Club Competition/Exhibition Entry is $2. The exhibition is open all weekend between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Old Courthouse, Murrumburrah. May 26 – Choral Concert With 91 singers in the Young Services Club Auditorium, 2.00 pm start. Adults $15, concession $10 at the door. Features the Hilltops Choir and the Sydney-based Macquarie Singers, together with members of the Cowra Vocal Ensemble. Individual choir items plus three combined group items with 91 singers as a massed choir for the finale! Should be an inspiring Sunday afternoon of entertainment for music lovers. May 31 – Ugg Boots and Beanies Bowls Night Stars of Young Dance for Cancer - David, Dick and the Ray White Young team. $60 per team. 6.00pm for 6.30pm start at the Young Bowling Club. For further information contact Dick on 0438 299 446 or David on 0417 263 978. June – Al Anon Is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who believe their lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Held every Monday from 6.30pm to 8pm at the CWA Rooms, 9 Lovell Street, Young. Contact Patty on 0487 762 126 for more info. June – Wrap With Love Is a group of knitters who knit squares 10 inches by 10 inches and make them into wraps or just to have a chat. Also if you would like to donate 8 ply wool or synthetic would be much appreciated. 10am-12pm every Wednesday at the Services Club in Young. Contact Patty on 0487 762 126 for more info. June – Cowra Support Group The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse -Cowra Support Group meets 1st Friday of the month at 12:30pm. Open to all survivors of any community. If interested, contact Pascale on 6342 1612. Current members come from as far as Forbes. All details on the website: recover.itmatters.com.au
BE Seen
Boorowa Gun Club hosted local and interstate shooters for a recent day/night competition.
Brian, Karen and Dianne.
Cliff and Anthony.
Gil, Phil and Giulio.
The Goulburn boys ready for business.
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HARDEN GOLF CLUB NEWS Cassidy & Bates Round 1 Leaders The gents lined up this week to contest Round 1 of their annual 4BBB Championships brought by the sponsors Jamie Cantrill & Tom Darmody. Jamie is a current Country Club board member and with his wife Caron have just brought the newest addition to their family, a little girl, into the world. Congratulations from all. The 4BBB Championship in recent years has replaced the 4BBB Matchplay which was a great contest but for some, harder than Chinese arithmetic to figure and play to along with a normal 4BBB on the same day. The round 1 leaders have been at this caper for some time, so it’s no surprise that Darrell Cassidy and Robert Bates who had a great score of 47 points. Both gents had quite formidable individual scores also. Runners up on the day and only 1 shot back were Craig Filmer & Tam Kennedy who fired in a 46-point round. Craig & Tam headed up the ball comp with this score, then followed by Ron Page & Bernie Parker with 44 points and Michael Baldry & Rick Preston who snuck past a big contingent on 42 points in a countback. It’s a tough old game 4 Ball and it can see you as a hero this week or a zero next week. Anything could happen in round 2 this Saturday coming. Who will get the rub of the green? Or who will tell the biggest lies about their capers and how they got there. See you there to help make it happen. The Bendigo Bank Hole in One did not go off on Saturday, however the nearest the pin went to Ben Glover who shot one in to 2.7m. Normally a good range for the Club Champion to claim the birdie and the 3 points on the 10th, however a horseshoe throw out caught him off guard. Heycox Again Midweek... Now he is making a nuisance of himself. Greg Heycox just will not play happy in the
sandbox with all the other kiddies. Greg has jumped in and made it back to back in the midweek 12-hole, par 24 stableford point competition. Greg is a sneaky little bugger also, recording his wins with minimal under par rounds, this week a mere 25 points. Whilst a great round, it means he is only deducting his handicap by 1 to commence duties this week on 24 (hmmn… still too high but time will tell). 2nd this week went to David James (23 points) in another podium finish, whilst 3rd was shared between Bob Stevenson, Peter Steinke and David James again on 22 points. A lot larger field eventuated this week which is good to see with the late glorious Autumn weather. The random ball went to David James. New Players & Hi-Jinx at New Ladies Comp The Tuesday ladies fun for beginners is really gaining traction and results for the last 2 weeks have now been handed in for the public record. A big thanks to Marj Manwaring for her vision and support of this growing clan. In the previous week, the winner was Cathy Sanderson who shot a very impressive 54 for 9 holes, totalling 32 nett or 4 under her handicap and breaking her handicap by 3. Runner up was Jacqui Solah with a 60 for a 41 nett. This week saw some new starters including a face fresh to town. Deb De Graf is understood to be an accomplished cellist and was very excited with her win on 14 different instruments this week, recording a 71 for 49 nett in her first outing at Harden. Jacqui Solah (the perpetual bridesmaid) was yet again runner up. The girls set off in the fog for this round last week which has meant that as from next week, tee times for this group will be shifted to noon. To continue reading visit https://bit.ly/2WPQphv
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IMAGE: Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke at Young Bowling Club with Club Chairman Stuart Freudenstein and Club Secretary Cliff Traynor.
FUNDING FOR YOUNG BOWLING CLUB The Young Bowling Club has received $107, 594 out of round 2 of the Stronger Country Communities Fund. The money is being used to replace lighting and shades. Young Bowling Club Secretary Cliff Traynor said the lighting will enable the club to save wear on the greens by sharing usage. “While the lights on our greens are relatively modern, the lights on Green 3 were extremely old and the quality of their lighting wasn’t so good, they weren’t bright enough,” he said. “The new lights will allow us to rotate our play so that we are not concentrating on just one or two greens and increasing wear on them.” Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke visited the Club this week to see how the money was making bowling more enjoyable. “The installation of new shades will also provide good protection from the sun, whether that be in summer or even on a bright autumn day and it’s fantastic to hear that the Club members will be setting up the shades themselves. That’s just the sort of hands-on community involvement which is so characteristic of the Cootamundra electorate.” Mr Traynor said the Club was being sensible with both finances and exposure to the sun. “The cost we were quoted to put the shades up when they are delivered was prohibitive, so we are doing it ourselves,” he said. “We play bowls all year round and in summertime the use of shades is regular. Even in the last few weeks when we’re not far from winter and had some warm-ish days, people are still using the shades. People are more conscious these days about not being out in the sun for extended periods.”
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HILLTOPS REGION SPORT YOUNG WOMEN’S BOWLS NEWS FINAL OF CLUB PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP Elsie Hines and Margo Parker are the Pairs Champions for Young WBC 2019. Kate Cooper and Jenny Holt put up some great competition and were ahead for a while halfway through the game but the experience and determination shown by Elsie and Margo finally won through for a score of 17/13. Congratulations ladies. It was a great game to watch. HOWIE BROS COME BACK TO YOUNG The Howie Bros, Australia’s award-winning country cabaret band, with special guest Australia’s international country entertainer Wayne Horsburg are making a special appearance at the Young Bowling Club on Monday 17 May, 10.30am to 12 pm. Just $15 PP admission. Ring the Club 6381 1112 for bookings and enquiries or pay at the door. ONE OF THE TENORS Spoilt for entertainment on Friday. John Martin, one of the Tenors will be appearing at Young Bowling Club Friday 11am to 1pm. Only $10 PP, don’t miss it. DATES TO REMEMBER Saturday 25 May – Junee Bowling Club 3 bowl Mixed Pairs Monday 27 May – Howie Bros Country Cabaret/start of State Carnival Tuncurry 27 – 31 Tuesday 28 May – Women’s Social Bowls 10am start Thursday 30 May – Women’s Social Bowls 1.30pm start Friday 31 May - Tenor John Martin 11am to 1pm Tuesday 4 June – Regional Fours Playoff – Harden 4/5
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